1. EOC Review Goal 4

2. Objective 4.01 What were the first two major political parties? a.Progressive and Democratic b.Whig and Democratic c.Federalist and Democratic- Republican d.Democrat and Republican

3. What is one of the main purposes of political parties? a.To cast electoral votes b.To set the age for voting c.To administer literacy tests d.To nominate candidates for office

4. Which statement about a party platform is correct? a.It is a place where political candidates make speeches b.It is a series of statements that outlines views on issues c.It is determined by means of a primary election d.It is held after the nominating convention

5. You have just turned 18 years old. What is the first thing you will have to do before you can vote? a.Join a political party b.Graduate from high school c.Register to vote d.Pass a test about voting Objective 4.02

6. Which do voters choose in a general election? a.Their political party’s candidates b.Their public officials c.Their political party d.Their precinct

7. How many electoral votes must a candidate win to become president? a.26 b.100 c.270 d.485

8. What is the name for an election where people vote for a law proposed by their state legislature? a.Open primary b.Closed primary c.Referendum d.Initiative

9. Objective 4.03 Which is a responsibility, as opposed to a duty, of good citizenship? a.Paying taxes b.Voting c.Obeying laws d.Attending school

10. In a speech a government official tries to increase support for a budget proposal by making an emotional appeal to liberty and equality. Which propaganda technique is being used? a.Card stacking b.Glittering generalities c.Name calling d.Bandwagon

11. Which responsibility of citizenship MOST helps a person detect card stacking? a.Voting b.Staying well informed c.Expressing one’s opinions d.Running for political office

12. What is the difference between the responsibilities and duties of citizenship? a.They are the same thing b.Responsibilities are required by law c.Duties are listed in the Bill of Rights d.Duties are required by law

13. “Everybody’s doing it” is the new slogan for a campaign encouraging people to vote. What propaganda technique is being used? a.Name calling b.Bandwagon c.Plain-folks appeal d.Glittering generalities

14. Objective 4.04 Which statement BEST describes interest groups? a.They can pass laws b.They have the combined power of many individuals c.They are formed to conduct public- opinion polls d.They must be consulted by public officials

15. What is the name of the process used to remove public officials from office? a.Referendum b.Recall c.Initiative d.Constituent

16. What is the most direct way to use the mass media to promote political change? a.By purchasing an advertisement b.By writing letters to a politician c.By staging a political demonstration d.By voting

17. An interest group creates an organization to collect and give voluntary contribution of money to politicians who support its cause. What is the organization called? a.Steering committee b.Political Action Committee c.Lobbyist d.Mediation program

18. What is the first step in the initiative process? a.Staging a demonstration at a city hall b.Signing a petition c.Calling representatives d.Voting to approve it

19. Civil laws are MAINLY used for what purpose? a.Stopping violence b.Settling private disputes c.Regulating propaganda d.Monitoring election results

20. Which statement is true about prosecutors in a criminal trial? a.They cannot take part in jury selection b.They represent the government’s side in the case c.They must be cross-examined by the defense d.They must not examine the defendant

21. What is another term for capital punishment? a.Parole b.Death penalty c.Life sentence d.Imprisonment

22. Which duty or responsibility MOST DIRECTLY benefits the justice system? a.Paying taxes b.Doing volunteer work c.Voting d.Serving on a jury

23. What is one benefit of running for public office? a.Spending time raising money b.Having an impact on government decisions c.Getting to travel the U.S. d.Increasing the chance of being called for jury service

24. Which statement BEST explains low levels of voter turnout in elections? a.Voting is expensive b.Registering to vote is difficult and time consuming c.Public opinion polls suggest most Americans do not have opinions on political issues d.Many people believe voting does not make a difference

25. What is the term for required military service? a.Ration b.Bail c.Suffrage d.Draft

26. Objective 4.08 Which is the BEST example of civic participation? a.Attending a political debate b.Planting new trees in a city park c.Reading a voter’s election guide d.Writing a letter to the editor

27. What does PAC stand for? a.People Against Corruption b.Presidential Action Committee c.Political Action Committee d.Politicians, Americans, and Citizens

28. What did the suffrage movement MOST DIRECTLY accomplish for women? a.It gained women the right to vote in elections b.It ended discrimination against women c.It allowed women to run for state office d.It led to new career opportunities for women

29. Voting plays an especially important role in which type of government? a.Democratic republic b.Dictatorship c.Monarchy d.Aristocracy

30. Members of a group of students discuss their opposition to cigarette advertisements with a public official. Which term BEST describes this type of civic participation? a.Voting b.Lobbying c.Petition d.Referendum